NJ Reality Auction to Benefit Project Ladybug

What to know what Franklin Lakes's resident celebrities are up to? This week, we round up the latest news and blog info from current and former members of the Real Housewives of New Jersey:

Dina Manzo’s Project Ladybug will be holding a fundraiser Feb. 20 dubbed the “New Jersey Reality Auction.” The event will feature a silent auction of clothing and accessories from NJ reality TV personalities from such hits shows as Jersey Shore, Jerseylicious, Cake Boss and the Real Housewives of NJ.  

The night promises live musical performances, shopping and drink specials and a chance to mingle with many of the Garden State’s reality stars, including cast members of Jerseylicious, Dina Manzo, and Anthony Bellifemine from TLC’s Cake Boss. 

“It’s no secret that New Jersey has received a lot of attention from people everywhere thanks to the success of NJ reality TV shows,” Manzo said. “This auction allows us to join forces and bring our fans together for a good cause.”

The Feb. 20 event will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at 4Sixty6, 466 Prospect Ave., West Orange. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online and 100 percent ticket, raffle and auction sales will be donated to Project Ladybug. 

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A Florida blogger has reportedly received a cease and desist letter from the attorney of a “Real Housewives wannabe” regarding alleged defamatory comments left on the blog by anonymous posters claiming to be from Franklin Lakes. The Real(ly) Old Housewife of Manatee County declined to comment until she consulted with an attorney, but as of Monday morning, one of the more inflammatory threads had been taken down.

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Mark your calendars: The Real Housewives of New Jersey Bus Tour is coming back to the borough on Saturday, April 30. Tickets cost $97.50 plus tax and include a gourmet brunch at The Brownstone. 

The bus loads at 9 a.m. in Wayne and tours through Franklin Lakes showing shops and sites featured on the reality TV show. The last bus tour in November ran into some drama when the bus got stuck on Danielle Staub's former neighbor's yard.